Columbus has had 5 first round picks in the past 2 drafts and 4 of those being top 12. They did finish 18 points ahead of the Devils. Plus the Devils are already an undersized team before Gaudreau. He may feel Columbus is better positioned to compete than the Devils are.
It still a bit of an odd choice. But it's done, and time to move on.
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